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    Anyone Own A 7/11 Franchise

    Anyone ever owned a 7/11 or a Family Mart Franchise.?
    If so where about and what were the pro's and cons ?

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    I remember readinf a thread on this very subject. Here or on TV. Basically an absolute waste of time unless you've got lots to lose and really good Thai contacts.
    I might be remembering wrong.

    Check out the forums.

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    I'll second that, someone pitched this on TV and the general feedback was extremely negative I'm afraid.
    The gist of it is that the 'royalties' or equivalent are pretty crippling unless you have an up and coming location that's gonna get tons of business etc.
    I'd really put the idea to bed Gaz.

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    looked into a KFC franchise, too much money!

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    Scottish Gary, TV is thaivisa.com.

    Also, they are always negative on there, and it might not be as terrible idea as they make out, do your own due diligence.

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    This is the company that controls 7-11 in Thailand.

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    Theres more info here as well. I would do a lot of research and use your own judgement rather than asking in here.

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    Yes agree with the other posters- make sure that you do your own due diligence. They will also do due diligence on you - do you have sufficient funds to make it a success
    As a franchise you will pay a hefty fee for the name and the marketing that comes with it.
    In theory the better known the name the more you will pay for the association.

    You will be asked to sign a franchise agreement - a contract .They may say it is standard and dont worry. You should go through it with a fine toothcomb and a lawyer. It will list all your responsibilities as well as those of the franchisor. You will have a lot less freedom than if it were your own mom and pop store but also a lot more support hopefully

    From afar the issue I find most disturbing with 7/11 is that there appears to be no restriction on them opening 7/11 wherever CP feels like.
    One week you have a great location and business is booming the next you have 3 more 7/11 within spitting distance and you are in trouble.

    Good luck

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    I forgot to add that there are a lot of websites out there with help for those thinking of opening a franchise.
    Many governments have set up helpful websites as well which should help guide you through the process.
    This does not replace the need for a lawyer

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    From what I understand, you can only by your products through them. They want to make money so their products are not cheap.

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    From what i can gather 7/11 charge around 2.5 million Baht. I can imagine that some locations will be more expensive than others. They put you on a training course and give you a manager to help you get started.
    On a worrying note i have been told that they give you monthly targets. If you fail to reach the targets 3 months running they will take the franchise away.

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    I think the 7/11 concept probably used to be good. then I went to Nong khai, the bus station there has a 7/11 on both corners of the entrance, ie less than 10 meters away from each other, that foking don't do either of them any favours.
    Where I live in Jomtien within 500 meters of me I have at least 3 7/11s, that aint a good business practise or a franchise to buy into.

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    No cheap-ass [at][at][at][at] poms can do it.

    They're only just here for the pussy.

    That's why they'll fail.

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    Know CP quite well!

    Done some product design work for them, they submitted that design to their joint venture partners, won their approval and then claimed the design as their own!
    When I argued the point the boss of the department said, Do you know what C.P means, I said no. and he said copy and produce!
    Left me high and dry and after all of my hard work.
    Don't know if that is really C.P's business strategy, or just the cnut manager but I will always be careful dealing with this group from that day forward.

    From my experience an upstream, downstream business empire that picks up payments at every jetty and drop off point. Can't see a 7Eleven franchise being profitable in the long run with this company being the parent entity.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Texpat View Post
    No cheap-ass [at][at][at][at] poms can do it.

    They're only just here for the pussy.

    That's why they'll fail.
    Here you go. I think you should enrol.

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    I've personally got no idea if investing in a 7/11 franchise is a good idea or not, but i bet most of the detractors have no idea of the size of the investment or the possible returns, basically just ain't got the balls to do it themselves and hate to see anyone else having a go. But with 5,000+ 7/11's in Thailand, it's pretty obvious that quite a few people see it as a good investment opportunity.

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    I heard some where that you cant just open one they make open 5 or more stores ?
    I will be opening Riggers beer warehouse in about two months time, will be suppling the local shops, Also putting in a small ice machine and selling everything from fish,fresh veg, noddles.

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    Yes, why not just open your own shop? Stock of similar quality (if not better) is widely available and probably competitive with 7/11 wholesale.

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    Quote Originally Posted by buriramboy View Post
    I've personally got no idea if investing in a 7/11 franchise is a good idea or not, but i bet most of the detractors have no idea of the size of the investment or the possible returns, basically just ain't got the balls to do it themselves and hate to see anyone else having a go. But with 5,000+ 7/11's in Thailand, it's pretty obvious that quite a few people see it as a good investment opportunity.
    I agree, having seen many shophouse blocks built in desolate places, which soon turned into thriving communities with a 711 near the center.

    Then we have supply vs demand, and if they weren't turning a fair profit they wouldn't be there. Otoh, I imagine the microprint will have CP holding their franchisees' balls, and TiT, so don't take the chance with money you cannot comfortably afford to lose.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rigger
    I will be opening Riggers beer warehouse in about two months time
    Yeah and it'll be closing due to backruptcy in about 4 months based on current consumption rates

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    open an 8/10

    you dont have to pay those 7/11 twats and you get shorter working hours

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    Fok 7/11 they started this no alchol before 5 last week and now I just went to buy a beer and the doors are padlocked and they tell me no beer until 6.
    I am joining Smegs gang Thailand sux

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    You mean you can't pick up a six pack at 6 in the morning anymore ?

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    f*ck knows about 7/11 but great avatar!!!

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    Dont know as I have never tried
    What pisses me off is changing it all the time for no real reason. Ok I understand why they dont sell at the service station 7/11. But why keep changing there rules at the other shops. Would it not be better if they sold during school hour and stopped once school was out. That would make some sense

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